rental property

Buy to let

Average buy-to-let portfolio rental return up 18% annually

Research from Ocasa , the specialist rental platform, has revealed that despite the Government’s best efforts to dampen buy-to-let profitability, the average landlord has not only increased the size of their portfolio on an annual basis, but is also enjoying a 18% increase in their estimated total rental income.

Ocasa analysed data on current gross rental incomes, the average number...

To let

Rental market takes a step back as demand falls -15% in Q4

Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester , reveals that the UK rental market has taken a step backwards due to Omicron, as rental demand has declined in the vast majority of major UK cities during the final quarter of last year.

The Barrows and Forrester Rental Demand Index monitors rental listings across the nation, taking an average demand score for each major...

Outer city rental markets continue to show stronger growth vs inner city

Nationwide buy-to-let specialist, Sequre Property Investment , has revealed that while an inner city rental property still commands a higher monthly rental income, rental homes in outer city areas have seen stronger growth over the last year.

Sequre Property Investment analysed rental market data for London, Manchester and Birmingham and how it differed when comparing inner and outer...

Edinburgh Scotland two biggest cities have the UKs best build to rent property potential

Scotland’s two biggest cities have the UK’s best build to rent property potential

Manor Interiors , the expert in build-to-rent property furnishing solutions, has revealed which major UK cities offer the best opportunities for build to rent developers based on the highest levels of apartment living vs the rest of the rental market.

Build to rent is designed for people who are looking for a modern way of life; city living with a focus on community and amenities....

Covid rental arrear woes start to ease for UK landlords property

Covid rental arrear woes start to ease for UK landlords

Research by the nationwide buy-to-let specialist, Sequre Property Investment , has revealed that the tide of pandemic rental arrear woes that have impacted one in five landlords could be starting to turn, as the majority are now seeing a reduction in the level of late rental income owed to them.

The survey of nearly 4,000 UK landlords commissioned by Sequre Property Investment found...

Buy to let

Has lockdown change the way we invest?

22% SPIKE IN FIRST-TIME BUY-TO-LET LANDLORDS DURING PANDEMIC

With the pandemic driving interest rates into the ground, it’s only natural that people are searching for a more lucrative return on their investments. Research by insurance and personal finance comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk reveals that 85% of those looking for landlord insurance own just one property – suggesting...

Plymouth

New data reveals Plymouth rental demand is increasing year on year

PLYMOUTH RENTAL DEMAND SOARS

- New research reveals Plymouth rental demand has increased across all areas of the UK -

· New research1 by flatshare site SpareRoom reveals Plymouth rental demand has increased by 61% YOY

· London is the only major UK town or city facing a decline in demand across all regions

· West Central London has seen the biggest drop in...

227,000 private renters have fallen into rental arrears due to the current pandemic

The buy-to-let locations with the lowest rental arrears

The latest research from lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed where the highest arrears are due to the pandemic.

According to Shelter, 227,000 private renters have fallen into rental arrears due to the current pandemic, meaning the total number of tenants in arrears has doubled on an annual basis to 5% of private renters.

Howsy looked at what this 5% equates to...

Rental property

London's most and least affordable homes for rent

Across the London rental market, there is an average difference of 5,869% in rental prices between the most and least affordable homes currently listed to let on Rightmove, although this climbs as high as 37,456% in some boroughs.

The latest research by MovingHomeAdvice.com , analysed current rental stock across every London borough, looking at the most and least affordable homes...